About Debbie

I’m Debbie Daltrey, I’m passionate about what I do. By using a variety of tools and techniques, I help clients to help themselves by changing negative thought patterns to positive, helping to create confidence, positivity, a sense of calm, and that feeling of being in control again.

I am a professionally accredited Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner & NLP Life Coach, EFT Practitioner, and supervisor to other hypnotherapists. I am a registered counsellor with The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the founder of Great Minds Clinic. I have a BA (Hons) for Counselling with Brief Interventions from Lancaster University. I have the highest qualification in hypnotherapy at a level 5, the Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma. I am also a senior hypnotherapy lecturer where I train new and experienced hypnotherapists.

My interest in this field started when I was a client of hypnotherapy over 25 years ago. Ever since then I have been fascinated by the power of the subconscious mind as a natural way to achieve peace of mind and to enhance our ability to reach our true potential. 

I trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in 2009, and ever since I’ve been increasing my qualifications with the latest techniques in Hypnotherapy, Coaching, Time Line Therapy (TLT), Client-Centred counselling, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). I trained in Solution-focused hypnotherapy because it combines psychotherapy with hypnotherapy, I found this attractive because it’s so modern, it’s relatively quick for clients to feel results, and it’s much more effective than hypnosis alone. 

I find it immensely rewarding, but more so, humbling and an absolute privilege, to be honest, to help somebody feel better or achieve something they needed to do. I’m so proud of my clients for doing so well. My mission is to help you overcome your problems and live your life to be all that you want to be. When we do that, together, it makes both of us feel good! 

I’m here to offer expert, confidential, friendly help. I’ve helped people with all sorts of issues and I look forward to helping you. This is a positive therapy, and I hope you will enjoy your experience. 

For your peace of mind, I am registered with
 

• The National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH)
• The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
• The Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapists (AfSFH)
• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
• Find a Therapy 
   

The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is the UK government-backed regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners. The CNHC ‘quality mark’ is recognised as the hallmark of quality enabling the public and GPs to choose with confidence. In fact, the Department of Health recommends that clients consult with someone who is CNHC registered. It may reassure you to know that I am registered with the CNHC, demonstrating that I have fulfilled their rigorous eligibility criteria.

I follow the ethics of these organisations including the undertaking of regular supervision with an accredited supervisor, and maintenance of client confidentiality. I also hold an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) which means I am approved to work with vulnerable adults and children. I am also fully professionally insured.

I am an Anxiety UK Approved Therapist providing therapeutic support to the charity’s members and partner beneficiaries. I am subject to Anxiety UK’s regular monitoring of my professional qualifications, supervision, continual professional development, insurance and professional body membership in addition to complying with the ethical framework and professional standards set down by my registered governing body.

Details about becoming a member of Anxiety UK to be able to access therapy via the charity can be found by clicking here. 

In my spare time I am a volunteer listener and mentor for new trainees with Samaritans, and I am proud to be a voluntary Director of the Samaritans recruitment and selection team for a local branch. I am also a volunteer counsellor for Macmillan, and hypnotherapist and counsellor for Anxiety UK members. I enjoy attending regular continual professional development and training events in order to keep up with modern hypnotherapy and psychotherapy practice. 

My qualifications Include:

Hypnotherapy Certification Master Level
Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (DSFH)
Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) Level 4
Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma (Level 5) 
NLP Master Practitioner
NLP Certified Practitioner
NLP Life Coach Practitioner
Time Line Therapy Master Practitioner
Time Line Therapy Practitioner
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Practitioner 
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Practitioner Advanced
Certificate for Mindfulness in Therapeutic Practice
​Supervision for Supervisors (Level 5) in Hypnotherapy Diploma 
Counselling Skills studies – comprising 4 years study from Level 1 to Level 4. 
FdA (Level 5) Counselling with Brief Interventions 
BA (Hons) (Level 6) Counselling and Brief Therapy Interventions Classification 2:1 from Lancaster University
Modules comprised:
Person-centered Counselling
Supervision in counselling
Motivational Interviewing
CBT Introductory and Advanced
NLP
SFBT
Group Dynamics
Relational Depth
Pluralistic Therapy
Research and Dissertation (Dissertation topic: A study of peer supervision groups)
Level 1 The BRIEF Certificate in Solution Focused Practice
Level 2 The BRIEF Certificate in Solution Focused Practice
Level 3 BRIEF Advanced Certificate in Solution Focused Practice (Coaching)
IAFPD Certificate in CBT Coaching
IAFPD Certificate in Stress Management and Performance Coaching
Various Hypnotherapy CPD courses including:
Neuroscience
CBT
NLP
OCD
Self hypnosis for Childbirth
Hypnosis for Fertility
Psychoneuroimmunology
Working with Children
Mindfulness
Solution Focused Brief Therapy 

This may all look good on paper, but the biggest factor is you feeling comfortable and confident in our work together. The first step is the hardest but you will be glad you took it. You’ve all to gain. Let’s get started with making life feel better.